if you read it as a list of rules for sane interaction with any professional rather than with a particular individual, it seems quite reasonable But there's so

if you read it as a list of rules for sane interaction with any professional rather than with a particular individual, it seems quite reasonable But there's some stuff here that's specific to this individual. He doesn't like email. Some folks do. Honestly, I really do think it's a good idea to give your underlings some kind of guide to how you prefer to work. It's just also important to do it without being rude.